The ancient city of Ujjain, home to the revered Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, will host PHDCCI’s 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave on 27 August 2025. The event, titled “रूहmantic,” is being organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and the Madhya Pradesh…
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DRDO Tests Integrated Air Defence Weapon System off Odisha
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved another major milestone with the successful maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the Odisha coast. The trials, conducted on Saturday, mark a decisive step forward in strengthening India’s indigenous air defence capabilities. A Strategic Leap…
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CCPA Fines VLCC ₹3 Lakh for Misleading CoolSculpting Ads
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹3 lakh on VLCC Limited for publishing misleading advertisements about its fat-loss treatments using the US-FDA approved CoolSculpting machine. The regulator found that VLCC’s ads exaggerated the results of the procedure, falsely portraying it as a permanent weight-loss solution….
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India Suspends Postal Services to USA from 25 August
The Department of Posts has announced a temporary suspension of postal services to the United States of America (USA) starting 25 August 2025. The decision follows an executive order by the U.S. government that alters duty-free exemptions for inbound goods, creating logistical hurdles for carriers handling international consignments. Why the…
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PM Modi at ET Forum: India on Track to Be 3rd Largest Economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi on Saturday, declaring that India is poised to become the world’s third-largest economy in the near future. He highlighted the country’s robust macroeconomic fundamentals, structural reforms, and growing global stature across sectors ranging from space to…
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Centre Launches Pilot to Revive Fish Farming in Kuttanad
Kochi: The Union government has unveiled a new pilot project to revive diversified fish farming in Kerala’s Kuttanad region, aiming to strengthen rural livelihoods and modernize aquaculture practices. The initiative was announced by Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Minority Affairs, George Kurian, during a…
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MoSPI Hosts SDG Monitoring Workshop in Agartala
Agartala: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in partnership with the Government of Tripura and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized a one-day capacity building workshop on “Strengthening Sub-National SDG Monitoring” in Agartala on August 22, 2025. The event brought together representatives from States and Union Territories…
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NHAI Debars Toll Agency for Misbehaving with Army Personnel
New Delhi, August 24: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has terminated the contract of a toll collection agency and barred it from bidding for projects for one year after its staff misbehaved with Army personnel at Bhuni Toll Plaza on the Meerut-Karnal section of National Highway-709A. The incident,…
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South & Southeast Asia Join Hands to Boost Health Research
In a significant step towards regional cooperation in public health, representatives from Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, and India came together in New Delhi to chart a joint path for strengthening health research systems. The high-level dialogue, hosted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan,…
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Jaishankar Slams US Tariffs, Defends Russian Oil Trade
External affairs minister S Jaishankar has strongly criticised Washington’s decision to impose additional tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi’s purchases of Russian crude oil. He described the United States’ move as “unjustified and unreasonable,” warning that India will not compromise on its national interests. Tariff escalation ahead of deadline…